THE

CONSTITUTION

of the

African Caribbean Association {ACA}

at

The UNIVERSITY of

MISSISSIPPI

GENERAL STATEMENT OF

THE AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION

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The purpose of the ACA is to address issues affecting African and Caribbean students, facilitate cultural diversity awareness and social interaction within the community of the University of Mississippi.

The Constitution of the African Caribbean Association

ARTICLE I

ORGANIZATION

Section I NAME

The name of the organization shall be the African Caribbean Association (ACA).

Section II ACA COLORS

Section III ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

Ø The Advisor(s) of ACA must be employed by the University (staff and /or faculty member) and /or an active Alumni member of the University.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

Section I ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Ø All members must be full time students at The University of Mississippi.

Ø All members must maintain an average grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0

Section II MEMBERSHIP FEE

Ø Five dollars

ARTICLE III

OFFICERS

Section I OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS

Each officer must be enrolled at the University of Mississippi as a full time student at the time of election or appointment and for the duration of the term he/she serves. In addition, officers must be committed and active throughout their duration in office, and must NOT be in any academic or disciplinary probation

President: The President must have a minimum of sophomore standing at the time of election.

Vice President/Parliamentarian: The Vice President must have at least freshman classification and at least one semester of ACA membership at the time of election

Secretary: The Secretary must have at least freshman classification and must have at least one semester of ACA membership at the time of election.

Treasurer: The Treasurer must have at least freshman standing and at least one semester of ACA membership at the time of election.

Public Relations Officer: The Treasurer must have at least freshman standing and at least one semester of ACA membership at the time of election

Section II DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

President: The President is the chief presiding officer of all ACA meetings. The President is the official representative of ACA and is responsible for all matters within the University

Vice President: The Vice President is the principle assistant of the President and assumes the duties of the President in his/her absence.

Secretary: The Secretary records the minutes for every meeting, maintains all official documents and records, and provides information concerning ACA meetings and activities.

Treasurer: The holder of the office will oversee and manage ACA accounts during special events and activities in collaboration with the Secretary.

Public Relation Officer: The PRO will be responsible for the promotion of ACA awareness around and outside the University of Mississippi and to enhance networking channels.

ARTICLE IV

ELECTIONS

Ø Annual elections will be held at the first meeting of the ACA at the beginning of every Spring semester.

Ø Elected officers shall be President, Vice President, and Secretary. Newly elected or appointed officers shall assume their duties at the first meeting.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS

Section I GENERAL MEETINGS

The scheduled meetings shall be called by the president and/or advisor(s). All members are expected but not required to be in attendance, but must at least attend half of all the meetings to maintain their yearly membership.

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